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[[File:Owlbear Cave.jpg|thumb|The Shrine to Selûne in the Owlbear Nest.]] | [[File:Owlbear Cave.jpg|thumb|The Shrine to Selûne in the Owlbear Nest.]] | ||
The '''Owlbear Nest''' (also known as the Owlbear Cave) is a [[Location]] in [[Act One]]. Its entrance is located in the [[Forest]] east of the [[Blighted Village]], close to the river at {{Coords|86|448}}.{{SpoilerWarning}} | The '''Owlbear Nest''' (also known as the Owlbear Cave) is a [[Location]] in [[Act One]]. Its entrance is located in the [[Forest]] east of the [[Blighted Village]], close to the river at {{Coords|86|448}}.{{SpoilerWarning}} | ||
== Owlbear | == Owlbear Den == | ||
The [[Owlbear]] and her [[Owlbear Cub|cub]] are found in the northern section of the cavern. The area can be approached either by continuing forward from the cave entrance or via a slope north of the Selûne Shrine. Without using stealth, you'll be quickly noticed and forced to interact with the [[Owlbear]] mother, leading to or avoiding a fight. Details on possible interaction and tactics can be found [[Owlbear|here]]. | |||
If a fight does break out and the cub survives, you will get the choice to either spare it or finish it off while it | If a fight does break out and the cub survives, you will get the choice to either spare it or finish it off while it eats its mother's remains. '''Sparing the cub is a critical choice if you plan to have it become a camp follower.''' | ||
Another way to obtain the cub as a camp follower is to avoid the fight with the mother, after talking to her and retreating. During a long break, the cub will join you at your camp. Returning to the cave later, you will find the mother killed by some goblins, providing you easy access to the owlbear egg. | Another way to obtain the cub as a camp follower is to avoid the fight with the mother, after talking to her and retreating. During a long break, the cub will join you at your camp. Returning to the cave later, you will find the mother killed by some goblins, providing you easy access to the owlbear egg. | ||
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After the fight, there is a headless skeleton by the nest which has the {{RarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}}. Next to it is the valuable {{RarityItem|Owlbear Egg}}, worth 750 gold and provides 40 [[Camp Supplies]], which can also be saved for the [[Steal a Githyanki Egg]] quest. | After the fight, there is a headless skeleton by the nest which has the {{RarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}}. Next to it is the valuable {{RarityItem|Owlbear Egg}}, worth 750 gold and provides 40 [[Camp Supplies]], which can also be saved for the [[Steal a Githyanki Egg]] quest. | ||
== Selûne | == Selûne Shrine == | ||
The shrine is found inside the Cave Entrance to the Owlbear Nest by taking the first path to the southwest and moving down a Cragged Rock. | |||
To open the Gilded Chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If you succeed at a passive {{Ability check|Perception|10}}. check, you'll find a {{RarityItem|Selûnite Prayer Sheet}} which can be identified with a passive {{Ability check|History|15}}. Read the prayer item next to the chest using anyone other than [[Shadowheart]] to successfully dispel the seal, rewarding 15 experience and triggering the [[Acolyte]] [[Inspiration]], Her Gift of Silver. | The peaceful shrine has a collection of offerings useful when dealing with the Owlbear, notably the {{RarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking}}. A Gilded Chest is surrounded by a magical aura that will unleash a burst of magic upon interaction. {{Saving Throw|DEX|dc=14}} is required to avoid taking {{DamageText|4d6|Radiant}} damage. | ||
To open the Gilded Chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If you succeed at a passive {{Ability check|Perception|10}}. check, you'll find a {{RarityItem|Selûnite Prayer Sheet}} which can be identified with a passive {{Ability check|History|15}}. Read the prayer item next to the chest using anyone other than [[Shadowheart]] to successfully dispel the seal, rewarding 15 experience and triggering the [[Acolyte]] [[Inspiration]], Her Gift of Silver. Alternative methods to open the chest without the prayer include opening it with a [[Cleric|Cleric]] who worships Selûne or using the [[Knock]] spell. The chest holds the {{RarityItem|Moondrop Pendant}}, a note describing ancient Selunite rites, a silver necklace, and the unique {{RarityItem|Idol of Selûne}} that can make a interesting camp decoration. | |||
If you try to take the items in the chest while Shadowheart is in the party, you will need to make a {{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|15}} or risk losing [[Approval]] with her. | If you try to take the items in the chest while Shadowheart is in the party, you will need to make a {{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|15}} or risk losing [[Approval]] with her. | ||